Security levels have reportedly been increased at the set of Britain’s Got Talent, as fears increase that the family entertainment show could become the setting for an ISIS terror attack.
The report comes just weeks after MI5’s Andrew Parker said that the risk of a terror attack in Britian is now at its “highest level” in his 32 year career.
He said: "The threat we are facing today is on a scale and at a tempo that I have not seen before in my career.
"It may not yet have reached the high water mark and, despite the successes we have had, we can never be confident of stopping everything.”
He added: "We are seeing plots against the UK directed by terrorists in Syria; enabled through contacts with terrorists in Syria; and inspired online by ISIS's sophisticated exploitation of technology.
"It uses the full range of modern communications tools to spread its message of hate, and to inspire extremists, sometimes as young as their teens, to conduct attacks in whatever way they can."
But would terrorists really target a television show?
Well, Britain’s Got Talent 2016 bosses aren’t taking any chances.
Speaking to the Daily Star, a show insider said: “Producers are taking no chances. Because BGT is such a big show, they know there is a risk of an attack.”
They continued: “As a result, every possible measure is being taken to make sure everyone is safe.
“Not only are extra checks being put in place, all staff have been told to keep an eye out for anything suspicious.”
The live semi-final shows began this week, airing from Sunday 22nd until Thursday 26th May.
The final, which will also be aired live, will be shown on Saturday 28th May - with an estimated 13 million viewers set to tune in.
However BGT bosses are confident that they’ve done everything they can to keep everyone safe.
The source added: “Everything is in place to make sure the live shows go smoothly.
"The venue has a strong reputation and they want to keep it that way.”
Britain’s Got Talent are not the only live television shows who have been warned to bump up security.
It was recently confirmed in The Express that Swedish security staff at Eurovision 2016 were on high alert amid fears of a ‘terror attack' during the live show.
Signs at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna read: “At the Eurovision Song Contest premises, we assure airport security at all time and therefore please be advised that liquids are allowed only up to 150ml.
“Security is always a top priority.”